PLA Conference is where public libraries shine—where public library issues, ideas, and innovators take center stage. Be one of the thousands of library workers and vendors to celebrate all things public libraries. Join us in person or virtually!
One of the benefits of being a PLA member is using the power of your vote to guide the direction of the organization. Meet the eight nominees standing for four positions—PLA President, ALA Division Councilor, and two Directors-at-Large.
Attention members and subscribers: The March/April 2026 issue of Public Libraries magazine is now available! Read the digital issue.
Still available free to ALA individual members, but now also available for purchase by nonmembers. Learn how different communities are approaching staff training and handling interactions when ICE enters a public library.
About PLA
The Public Library Association (PLA) is the largest association dedicated to supporting the unique and evolving needs of public library professionals. Founded in 1944, PLA serves nearly 9,000 members in public libraries large and small in communities across the United States and Canada, with a growing presence around the world. PLA offers continuing education opportunities, unique public library initiatives, and a conference that welcomes public library staff into meaningful partnership.
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Our member opportunities bring public library people together, so they can strengthen what makes their library unique and invent what comes next.
PLA needs people like you—people who are moved by the extraordinary possibilities that libraries create. By getting involved with PLA you’ll develop new skills, grow your network, and make a difference in your profession and community.
Tap into the full potential of PLA advertising to engage directly with the decision-makers steering public library budgets. These key individuals look to PLA for insights that drive smart purchasing choices.
Help PLA support the future of public libraries. Your tax-deductible donation will help ensure the future vitality of the profession and the association. Thank you in advance for your contribution and helping support the advancement of public libraries.